Interview

[Draconi]

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Sorry, this got buried at the bottom of the FoF

 

[Spellbound]

Thank you for confirming your opinion on shard mergers...WOOT!

 

[Harlequin]

Sea based champ spawn sounds like a pre-cursor to a "UOirates!" expansion

 

[DevilsOwn]

lots of good news ~ thanks Draconi!

really hoping that you meant once again giving the npc's their voices in this bit....

"We’re definitely interested in providing something new. Also, we’d like to look back at the past, and say “Hey, we miss that. Maybe we should…” I realize those are opposite statements, but hey, sometimes I mix up the order of my chaotic sentences."

 

[AdamD]

Thanks again for doing the interview....and for how quickly it was completed and sent back, to :bowdown:

 

[Lord Drakelord]

rather be a cheese puff then walk all the time with a Greater in tow.

 

[christy1221]

Thanks Draconi and Adam for the interview.

Glad to see that fishing is getting new items.

I can't wait for Stygian Abyss to come out.

 

[Draconi]

Thanks again for doing the interview....and for how quickly it was completed and sent back, to :bowdown:

Always a pleasure

 

[Morgana LeFay (PoV)]

Can we get new underwear in 2D?

 

[Maplestone]

"We’re definitely interested in providing something new. Also, we’d like to look back at the past, and say “Hey, we miss that. Maybe we should…” I realize those are opposite statements, but hey, sometimes I mix up the order of my chaotic sentences.

It's also the perfect ink blot - everyone is going to be able to read into that whatever they wish

 

[Phaen Grey]

Thank you both for setting this up and responding, lots of good news!

 

[Storm]

Love it didnt see a single bad thing in there!!

 

[T'Challa]

Quote:
"We’re definitely interested in providing something new. Also, we’d like to look back at the past, and say “Hey, we miss that. Maybe we should…” I realize those are opposite statements, but hey, sometimes I mix up the order of my chaotic sentences

It's also the perfect ink blot - everyone is going to be able to read into that whatever they wish

I see it as an oxymoron. How can there be order to a chaotic sentence?

 

[T'Challa]

For that matter, how could you possibly keep chaotic sentences in order?

 

[Maplestone]

I see it as an oxymoron. How can there be order to a chaotic sentence?

 

[Oriana]

Are there any plans to update or add to boats/fishing in UO?
Fishing is definitely getting love in Stygian Abyss, both in location and rewards.

While the boat animations/piloting won’t be updated, I’d imagine there’s a tale or two the tillerman would love to tell.

I wuvs you!!

Now just one more thing, can the tillermen please, please, PLEASE!!! tell the difference between a sir and a Ma'am? Mama really is getting conscientious about that.

 

[Millie]

But.. But.. YOU CAN'T WUVS HIM !!!! I do for this,

With the shard populations decreasing on some shards, will you close shards? Combine shards (like Mythic did with DAOC)? Or leave the shards intact the way they are?

Shard populations are far too strong to even begin considering mergers. ​

J/K Oriana I'll share, you can wuvs him too.

 

[Oriana]

LOL ok Millie, we'll share but I think Killandra may have something to say to both of us lol. *hides from the queen of destruction*

 

[Lord GOD(GOD)]

Wow, begging, stealing, item id and now fishings getting some love, still nothing for bards though.

 

[Bomb Bloke]

Would it be possible when defeating the Dark Knight in the KR newbie quest to be able to choose the gift you would like to receive?

Hahah, and I wonder WHICH reward everyone would choose?

Not saying that'd be a bad thing, mind, but a few more "choices" would also be a good thing. The Staff, for example, is absolute rubbish.

While on the subject of the Knight: What's gonna happen to him once KR is retired? Will it then be available to new characters created under SA, or to all players?

 

[Alvinho]

with the crimson dragons so hard, i can only imagine what a palt drag will be like

 

[debii]

very interesting thanks for the interview

 

[Jhym]

Sounds pretty clear to me - they're bringing back something we've done in the past few years, along with a new twist.

Possibly another ophidian type invasion or prepping for the bell of courage.

 

[JocelynofSonoma]

Good read! Thanks for the info -- looking forward to SA!

 

[jelinidas]

Wow, begging, stealing, item id and now fishings getting some love, still nothing for bards though.

I agree, long overdue for some bard love.

 

[BardMal]

Wow, begging, stealing, item id and now fishings getting some love, still nothing for bards though.

I agree, long overdue for some bard love.

No one likes musicians these days. Paupers, stinkers, and thieves, but not musicians.

 

[Olahorand]

I wonder, what would make architect deeds so difficult to implement. Current house designes can already be backed up in the house sign, so it should be relatively easy to put this information to an external item.
Only the preview part may be an issue.
*Salute*
Olahorand